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Video Game Clusters
What is this all about? What is a cluster? Where are some of the most successful video game clusters? What does it take to have a competitive cluster? Why be in a cluster?
What is a Cluster? Network of compatible businesses & industries They are related or inter-related in a geographic area Clusters can effect competition in three ways (Porter) By increasing the productivity of the companies in the cluster By driving innovation in the field By stimulating new businesses in the field
Seattle’s Video Game Cluster Seattle video game cluster is one of the largest and most developed. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Montreal Video Game Cluster Montréal is rapidly becoming one of the most attractive cities in the world for the establishment and expansion of companies in the game development industry. The industry employs over 5,000 people in trailblazing companies such as Ubisoft, Eidos Interactive, Electronic Arts and Activision
Montreal Gaming Community The cluster has a vibrant online community through sites like Montreal Tech Watch & Games Montreal, along side major conferences like the annual Montreal International Game Summit & International Game Developers Association. ,[object Object],[object Object]
Midway, Nintendo, NCsoft, Sony Online Entertainment, Take Two Interactive, and Ubisoft are in Austin.,[object Object]
Austin – Game Developers Conference “The Game Developers Conference® Online (GDC Online) is the premier game developer event focusing on online and connected gaming including virtual worlds, social games, casual games, and MMOs.”
Clusters – A Moving Advantage From the point of view of an employee there are many advantages to working in a cluster. Job mobility without moving house and security of employment are significant advantages to anyone. “you increase your likelihood of getting a job if you live in one of these key hubs”
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Video Gaming Cluster

  • 2. What is this all about? What is a cluster? Where are some of the most successful video game clusters? What does it take to have a competitive cluster? Why be in a cluster?
  • 3. What is a Cluster? Network of compatible businesses & industries They are related or inter-related in a geographic area Clusters can effect competition in three ways (Porter) By increasing the productivity of the companies in the cluster By driving innovation in the field By stimulating new businesses in the field
  • 4.
  • 5. Montreal Video Game Cluster Montréal is rapidly becoming one of the most attractive cities in the world for the establishment and expansion of companies in the game development industry. The industry employs over 5,000 people in trailblazing companies such as Ubisoft, Eidos Interactive, Electronic Arts and Activision
  • 6.
  • 7.
  • 8. Austin – Game Developers Conference “The Game Developers Conference® Online (GDC Online) is the premier game developer event focusing on online and connected gaming including virtual worlds, social games, casual games, and MMOs.”
  • 9. Clusters – A Moving Advantage From the point of view of an employee there are many advantages to working in a cluster. Job mobility without moving house and security of employment are significant advantages to anyone. “you increase your likelihood of getting a job if you live in one of these key hubs”

Editor's Notes

  1. They are also interconnected by their markets, products, services, suppliers, etc.
  2. One of the hottest game developing area in the world is located in Washington State.
  3. “…downtown Seattle has hosted two of the gaming industry’s largest expos…Casual
  4. , An additional 70 companies provide support services for game development, including animation and audio production.
  5. - there’s a higher probability of success in a cluster region.